G43.1: Migraine with aura [classical migraine]

Each attack of migraine comes with severe headaches. The headaches usually only affect one side, but they may affect both sides. The headaches usually involve throbbing. The headaches get worse as a result of moving. The person often has no appetite, feels nauseous, and needs to vomit. The person often finds it difficult to tolerate loud noises and bright light. They may also be unable to tolerate certain smells. Children may not suffer the headaches.

You have a migraine with aura. An aura comes with particular symptoms. These symptoms may presage the migraine. However, the symptoms may occur at the same time as the migraine headaches. Someone may also have an aura without then having a migraine. An aura only occurs briefly, and then fades away again. The aura can come with a great variety of symptoms. One’s eyesight may get worse, or one might see flashes of light. There may also be a feeling of numbness, or an unpleasant tingling on the skin. It may become impossible to move certain parts of the body for a while. Speaking may be impossible for a short time. One’s hearing may also get worse or one may feel very dizzy.